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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.44, 4,169.08 and 699.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.44, 4,169.08 and 699.44 is: 1,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.44 : 4,169.08 = 699.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.44/4,169.08 = 699.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.44x = 4,169.08 × 699.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.44x = 2,916,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,021.32/2,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.14

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